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Notice 6867NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President George W. Bush continued a national emergency originally declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, maintaining emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba. The continuation is based on Cuba's stated intent to use force against U.S. vessels or aircraft involved in protests and its lack of demonstration that it will refrain from such force.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 9511

Impact dates

  1. Notice filed and effective

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of emergency authority takes effect upon notice

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in place until next annual review or termination

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term exceptional authorities
  • Annual continuation without substantive reassessment may erode statutory intent of NEA
  • Vague 'memorial activities or peaceful protest' language leaves scope of threat assessment unclear
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders